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Childery

Harriet Dyson

PARK HALL ROAD, PARK HALL, MD 20667Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

State Quality Rating
Maryland EXCELS Level 1 (Max 5) Learn more →
Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Family Child Care Home
Age groups served
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
8
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 14 Findings
Most recent: May 18, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.

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  1. May 18, 202610 Findings10 Important
    • Three Children Need Updated Shot Records.13A.15.03.02A
    • One Child Needs a 2 Year Lead Blood Test.13A.15.03.02B
    • Provider's Granddaughter Has Moved In. She Goes Between This Home and Her Mother's Home. The Granddaughter Is 17 Years Old.13A.15.03.05C(1)
    • Provider Needs to Submit a Medical for the Granddaughter (New Resident).13A.15.03.05E
    • There Is an Outlet in the Outer Room That Needs to Be Capped.13A.15.05.04B(1)
    • Shed Needs to Be Locked Due to Hazards.13A.15.05.05A
    • Provider Has Not Completed the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Training13A.15.06.02B(1)

      Provider has not completed the 2025 Basic Health and Safety training. This was due by 12/31/25. She needs to complete it immediately and submit a copy of the certificate to specialist.

    • Provider Didn't Have a Fire Drill for April 202613A.15.10.01A(3)

      Provider didn't have a fire drill for April 2026. She needs to be sure to do fire drills each month and record them. She needs to send me a copy of her fire drills when she gets the one for May done as a correction.

    • The First Aid Kit Was Missing an Ice Pack, Paper Towels, and Disposable Washcloths13A.15.10.01H(1)

      The first aid kit was missing an ice pack, paper towels, and disposable washcloths. These items need to be added to the first aid kit and a picture sent to specialist.

    • There Was Laundry Detergent on Top of the Washer and Cosmetic Hazards on the Bathroom Sink13A.15.10.02

      There was laundry detergent on top of the washer and cosmetic hazards on the bathroom sink. The laundry detergent was moved out of reach during the inspection. The other hazards need to be moved out of reach.

  2. Jun 6, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • One Child Needs Part I and Part II of the Health Inventory and a Shot Record13A.15.03.02A

      One child needs part I and part II of the health inventory and a shot record. Two children need part II of the health inventory and a shot record.

    • Two Children Need Evidence of Having Had a Lead Blood Test at One Year of Age13A.15.03.02B

      Two children need evidence of having had a lead blood test at one year of age. One child needs evidence of having had a lead blood test at 2 years of age.

    • Two Children Don't Have Evidence of the Parents Having Received the Discipline Policy.13A.15.03.03A
    • Provider Could Not Produce Attendance Records13A.15.03.03B

      Provider could not produce attendance records. Provider is reminded that she must complete attendance each day and maintain the records for review.

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